Events around Saint-James

The market is held every Monday morning.

In July, place at Rendez-vous des artistes, a traditional summer festival with exhibitions and concerts.

The internationally renowned Saint-James jumping takes place in September at the Château de la Paluelle, seeing each year compete against the best jumping horses.

The fair Saint-Macé takes place in September, every third weekend with its ecovillage, its carnival and its fireworks.

A Christmas market with entertainment is proposed in December.

• From 25 may to 6 june 2024
• Rue Victor Dupont
• From May 24 to June 6,2024, the Commune Nouvelle de Saint-James and its neighboring communes are offering a unique program to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. - Concerts, re-enactments of American camps, demonstrations of military vehicles, construction of a Point Bailey, conferences, exhibitions, cinema, a memorial trail and other events will pay tribute, in a festive and intergenerational atmosphere, to those who sacrificed so much for our freedom. - Activities (exhibitions, conferences, military camp…) mainly on the Champs de Foire and at the espace le Conquérant on rue Victor Dupont in Saint-James. - Liberation concert and show ? Place du Calvaire in the town center. - Parade and stopover at the Montjoie Saint-Martin American cemetery, in Saint-Aubin-de-Terregatte, for an exhibition of convoy vehicles ?

• From 7 to 9 june 2024
• Esplanade Le Conquérant, Rue Victor Dupont
• "Celebrating the heritage of freedom". - The term Tattoo, used in the military music register, originally refers to a military drum performance. - Nowadays, it's used to designate international military music festivals. The result is a truly choreographed spectacle, combining military tunes with music of specific national inspiration. - the show : - - Part 1 - Presentation and parade of military bands (60mn) : - The first part includes an opening ceremony presenting the musical formations. Royal Danish Band, Music of the Netherlands, Ukrainian Military Band (Pontoon Bridge Orchestra), Scotland RAF Pipes and Drums Central Scotland (Edinburgh), 82nd Airborne Band (to be confirmed), Légion Etrangère (to be confirmed), Marseillaise, Patton March - Afterwards, each musical group will perform a dynamic, high-level demonstration of its country's musical culture. - - Part 2 - Le devoir de mémoire show - from the landing beaches to the liberation of Saint-James (60mn). - June 6,1944, a memorable Tuesday through the eyes of a child… a child discovers the diary of his grandfather who took part in the Normandy landings. A heroic act that changed the course of his history. To perpetuate his courage and sacrifice, share this unique moment by browsing the pages of his logbook. A variety of military music will be integrated into this special show to pay tribute to these exceptional soldiers. Join us for a show where past and present meet in a spirit of respect and remembrance. - - Part 3 - Show finale (30mn). - The "Tattoo de la liberté 2024" will close with a finale featuring all the musical groups invited. - DATES : - - friday June 7 at 8:30pm, - - saturday June 8 at 8:30pm, - - sunday June 9 at 3pm. - Doors open 4 hours before the start of each show. - Prices : from 30 ? - Tickets available from the Tourist Information Offices of the Mont Saint-Michel - Normandie Tourist Office.

• From 8 to 14 june 2024
• Centre Culturel de Saint Benoit
• Sewing, patchwork, armchair renovation, floral art, cardboard and framing, modeling, children's art, acrylic and mixed media, dry pastel, watercolor. - Daily 2 - 6 pm, except Tuesdays 9 am - 6 pm and Sundays 10 am - 6 pm.

• On 8 june 2024
• 1974 - 2024:50 years of friendship between Saint-James and the twin town of Erkelenz. - To mark the occasion, a grand cavalcade will take to the streets of Saint-James from 3pm, with the participation of numerous local associations. The public will be able to celebrate not only to the rhythm of the batucadas and 6 French and German brass bands, but also around 6 floats from the Granville Carnival !

• From 13 june to 5 september 2024
• Tricots Saint James, ZI route d'Antrain
• Manufacture of sailor-style garments. - Tricots Saint James invites you to discover their traditional expertise in the manufacture of genuine sailor sweaters and marinieres by opening the doors of their workshops, just a stone's throw from Mont-Saint-Michel. - Please arrive at the store 15 minutes before the start of the tour. - Every Thursday, from June 13 to September 05, at 3.30pm. Closed on August 1st and 15th.

• From 13 june to 5 september 2024
• 7 rue de la Libération, Artiste de la Baie
• Art, decoration, communication. - Digital art for decoration, publishing and communication. Visit us every Thursday, from June 13 to September 5, from 2pm to 6pm.

• On 21 june 2024
• Centre-ville
• Meet in Saint-James town center from 6pm.

• On 2 august 2024
• Place du Calvaire
• Relive the liberation of Saint-James with over 200 costumed extras and 50 vintage vehicles from the "2nd Armored in Europe" association. - From 2.30pm, Place du Calvaire. - Free admission. No reservation required. All ages.